The Journal of the Siam Society Vol. LXIV, Part 1-2, 1976 - Khamkoo

SOCIAL 1'1\0CI\SSES A Nil SOClAL STRtlCTUHE IN CHONBUIU, THAILAND 215
sions on path of mobility are presented in later pages. In general, in
rural areas, people are regarded as living a simple life both physically
and socially.
Socio-economic background of the informants
The informants interviewed came from different parts of the
country. This is evident when place of residence of grandfathers and
parents are tabula ted (see table 1 ). Not only that there are informants
whose grandfathers are from China but there are informants whose
grandfathers are living in the Northeast and the Central Regions of the
country. These are the areas where rice farming bas traditionally been
the only mode of livelihood. In Chachoengsao, a neighboring province
of Chonburi, rice cultivation is also very important. In addition to the
grandfathers living in Chonburi, the data show that many informants
have grandfathers living in rice farming areas. The informants or their
parents probably moved to Cbonburi where job opportunities are
available. It is less likely that the grandfathers are the ones who moved
from Cbonburi to other areas.
Table 1 : Residence of Informants' Parents and Grandfathers
father mother FaFa MoFa
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In.Chonburi 948 988 604 635
Chachoengsao 93 84 119 123
Eastern Region 48 43 50 48
Northeastern Region 113 109 105 105
Northern Region 16 19 19 22
Central Region 102 95 115 139
Southern Region 24 21 24 18
Bangkok 48 45 47 44
China 130 81
Don't know 30 18 209 207
Total 1422 1422 1422 1422